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I am a consultant lawyer in Australia and my law firm is Rockland Legal. Note: Job Success Rate is misleading because it penalises you for lack of activity and spend on connects, notwithstanding 32 pages of reviews and consistently (where feedback has been given) 5 stars. I accept work only where you are based in Australia or you have an Australian legal issue (for example you are based in the US and want to do business in Australia or need an Australian contact drafted or reviewed or want to register a TM in Australia). I do not do litigation work, or dispute work. I have been providing legal solutions on Upwork since November 2011 (formerly Elance) . * Fixed price - guaranteed * * Expert advice from a lawyer - guaranteed * * Plain English - guaranteed * I am responsive and accessible and have access to advanced technology to make sure your experience is smooth. I specialise in contract drafting of all types, intellectual property (including trademarks) and advice work. I am your effective in-house commercial lawyer. None of my work is outsourced and all work is undertaken by me, a qualified lawyer since 2001. I represent true value for money. In the Upwork environment, remember paying peanuts may mean getting a monkey.

11 YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE IN LISTED COMPANIES, REGULATORY BODIES AND START UPS in AU, UK and APAC. A seasoned legal professional with a diverse background spanning financial services, M&A, vendor procurement and commercial contracts, IP licensing and platform disputes. Proficiency in both written and spoken English, with a proven track record of delivering strategic counsel achieving favourable outcomes for clients. I also write legal content for law firm websites. What I Do 1. Regulatory & Product Advisory Payment services regulation (UK, AU, APAC frameworks) EMI and stored value structures Product compliance for wallets, payments, embedded finance Cross-border regulatory strategy and market entry AFCA dispute resolution/ internal and external 2. Legal Execution (End-to-End) Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies (including GDPR-aligned frameworks) Fee structures and pricing disclosures Vendor management & outsourcing agreements Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Customer communications (regulatory notices, variations, closures) SOPs for: Account closures and migrations Partner exits Regulatory change implementation 3. Corporate & Investment Structuring Shareholder agreements SAFE notes and early-stage investment structures Corporate structuring for cross-border operations Governance frameworks for scaling companies 4. Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Contracts Master Services Agreements (MSAs) Statements of Work (SoWs) Joint venture and co-partnership agreements Bank–fintech and vendor partnerships 5. Platform & Product Compliance Design Designing controls for: User behaviour risks (e.g. off-platform arrangements) Payments and fund flows Customer lifecycle risks Translating regulation into: Decision trees Product requirements Internal playbooks 6. Legal & Strategic Communications Customer-facing legal content (clear, plain English, regulator-aligned) Sensitive communications: Letter of demand Cease and desist letter Fee changes Product updates Account suspensions/closures Internal communications: Board and executive memos Product risk summaries Regulatory positioning papers

Need an experienced Australian commercial solicitor to review a contract, resolve a dispute, or protect your business without traditional law firm delays or surprise legal bills? I provide fast, high-converting legal advisory and contract drafting on a strict fixed-fee basis. You get direct access to an admitted Supreme Court Solicitor who focuses on practical risk mitigation, clear advice, and protecting your bottom line. How I Help Your Business Commercial Contract Drafting and Review Custom drafting and thorough legal risk reviews for Shareholders Agreements, Partnership Deeds, Service Contracts, Supply Agreements, and E-Commerce Terms. I highlight hidden liabilities and unfair terms before you sign. Franchising and Australian Consumer Law (ACL) Comprehensive pre-entry reviews of Franchise Agreements and Disclosure Documents under the Franchising Code of Conduct. I also advise on ACL compliance, consumer guarantees, and unfair contract term protection. Employment and Fair Work Risk Management Tailored employment agreements, independent contractor deeds, non-compete clauses, and workplace compliance to ensure your team expansion is legally sound. Intellectual Property Enforcement and DMCA Takedowns Drafting and executing legally binding, procedurally compliant DMCA takedown notices drafted to US procedural standards to remove stolen content and protect your IP across global platforms. Why Clients Choose Fixed-Fee Legal Advisory Cost Certainty Every matter is quoted upfront on a flat fixed fee. You never receive an unexpected bill or unapproved hourly charge. Practical Commercial Focus Legal advice is useless if it stalls your business deal. My focus is on sensible risk allocation and getting your deal done safely and efficiently. Direct Communication and Rapid Turnaround No junior lawyers or administrative middlemen. You deal directly with me for fast, plain-English answers you can execute immediately. Send me a direct message with a brief outline of your matter or attach the agreement you need reviewed. I will respond promptly with a clear action plan and a straightforward fixed-fee quote. ***Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. ***

Your contracts should protect you before problems start, not after. I'm a legal professional with 244+ completed Upwork projects (Top Rated Plus, 100% Job Success) helping startups, SaaS companies, agencies, and established businesses get watertight legal documents without law-firm overhead. What I draft, review, and negotiate: • Commercial contracts, service agreements, MSAs, supply and distribution agreements • SaaS agreements, software licences, and EULAs • Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Australian Privacy Act, PIPEDA-aware) • NDAs, independent contractor agreements, and employment contracts • Shareholders' agreements, partnership agreements, and founder documents • Legal research, compliance reviews, and plain-English contract summaries Jurisdictions: I'm based in Melbourne and work daily with clients in Australia, the UK, the US, and Canada. I draft to the standards of your jurisdiction and flag anything that needs local counsel sign-off you'll never get a template that ignores where you actually do business. How I work: You tell me what the document needs to achieve commercially. I draft or mark up in tracked changes with plain-English comments explaining every material clause. You get a document you actually understand plus a short summary of the risks I've covered and the decisions that are yours to make. Most drafting projects are delivered within 2–4 business days. Reviews of standard-length contracts within 48 hours. Recent client outcomes: (replace with your real examples) • Rewrote a SaaS company's MSA and DPA ahead of an enterprise deal contract signed within the client's quarter. • Restructured an agency's contractor agreements to reduce misclassification exposure across 30+ contractors. • Drafted a shareholders' agreement that resolved a deadlock mechanism dispute before it reached litigation. If you need a contract drafted, reviewed, or fixed or you're not sure what you need send me a message with a sentence or two about your situation. I'll tell you honestly what's required and what it will cost.

Are you in need of a highly experienced Legal Document and Contract Specialist who can assist you with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating? Look no further! With a proven track record of serving independent clients, executives, and senior managers, I am confident that I can deliver exceptional results to meet your legal needs. My expertise lies in conducting legal research, drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements for all transaction types and business lines. I also have a keen eye for detail, which enables me to excel in proofreading and performing case analysis related to legal, corporate, and commercial matters. In addition, I have implemented case management systems to enable stakeholders to monitor case progress and streamlined the contract management process by executing contract life-cycle management systems. With my excellent communication skills, I have built strong relationships with clients and third parties, resulting in successful negotiations and effective communication. I have also authored policy documents for C-level suites. As a Legal Document Specialist with exceptional legal expertise and a proven track record of delivering outstanding results, I am confident that I can provide high-quality legal services that exceed your expectations. With me on your team, you can rest assured that your legal needs will be met promptly and efficiently. So why wait? Let's get started today!